Item: Practice Counting Cards
Rating: 78
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

78/100

This is a no-frills, highly effective trainer. It doesn't try to be a flashy casino game; it's a tool. If you're serious about learning to count cards, the repetition provided here is invaluable. I found the adjustable speed to be the best feature, as it allowed me to gradually move from a 'thinking' pace to a 'reflex' pace.

While the UI is very basic, it serves the purpose perfectly by removing distractions. It would be nice to see more complex systems like KO or Zen added in the future, but for 90% of players, this Hi-Lo trainer is exactly what they need. It’s a solid, functional app for a very specific niche.

Reviewed on: Sun May 05 2024

Dinsun Review

Dinsun again. I'm not even sure why this is in the Games category. It’s a flashcard app for people who want to lose money at a casino. There is zero 'fun' factor here. You look at cards, you tap a number, and it tells you if you're right. It’s work, not play.

The interface is clinical and boring. It does what it says, but let's be real—you could do this with a physical deck of cards and save yourself the storage space. It’s a tool for a very specific, and probably disappointed, niche of people. Calling it a game is an insult to the medium.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Accurate training
Multiple systems supported

Not a game
Boring UI
Niche appeal

Technical Report

Performance: Flawless performance, as it does almost nothing.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are actually trying to learn card counting.

Skip if: You are looking for entertainment.

Similar Games:

Blackjack 21

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPhone 15
Playtime: 1 hours
Status: Practiced Hi-Lo

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPod

1508757130

$0.99 4+★0 0 reviews

Author : Mark Huber

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Support Languages : English

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Requires iOS 13.2 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Learn the basics of keeping the true count and running count - requirements for mastering Basic Strategy, the fundamental aspect of Black Jack card counting

Ratings & Reviews

N/A out of 5 with N/A Counts

Age Rating 4+

Practice Counting Cards is a focused utility and training app designed for players looking to gain an edge at the Blackjack table. It teaches the standard Hi-Lo counting method through repetitive drills and real-time feedback. Users can adjust the speed of the deal and the number of decks to simulate various casino environments, helping to build the mental speed required for successful advantage play.

Features

Customizable deal speed.

Multiple deck simulations (1 to 8 decks).

Real-time accuracy tracking.

Simple, distraction-free interface.

Comprehensive Hi-Lo system tutorial.

Tips

Starting with Hi-Lo

Begin by setting the speed to 'Slow'. In the Hi-Lo system, cards 2-6 are +1, 7-9 are 0, and 10-Ace are -1. Practice adding and subtracting as each card appears until you can maintain a 'Running Count' without hesitation.

Gameplays

Drills and Feedback

The app presents a series of cards and asks you for the current count at random intervals. If you get it wrong, it shows you where you missed a beat. Use the 'Deck' settings to increase the challenge by adding more cards into the rotation.